Apply for the University of Helsinki Traineeship Programme for International Master Students on 7-28 April 2025!
Are you an international student pursuing your Master's degree at the University of Helsinki? Do you want to gain valuable work experience from a big organisation in Finland and extend your professional networks? Are you interested in getting insights on how one of the top universities in the world operates and help shape services and processes?
Apply now for traineeships for international master students at the University!
The traineeship positions in the programme are available for international students who pursue their master’s degree at the University of Helsinki. 35 interesting positions across the University, both in administrative services and faculties, are open for application.
Make sure to apply in time – the application period is on 7-28 April 2025!
The positions are listed on the traineeship programme website and published in the open positions of the University. Please first review information on the programme, the eligibility criteria and instructions for application on the website of the programme and then send your application through the University’s recruitment system.
A part-time traineeship with career coaching in the autumn 2025
The traineeship takes place in the autumn:
- Duration of the traineeship: 1 Sep – 31 Dec 2025
- Part-time positions (55%, 20h/week) to allow you to continue your studies on the side
- Salary: 825€/month
The University has integrated career coaching in the programme to support your career growth during the traineeship. You will have a unique chance to develop your professional competence and career orientation through three sessions of career coaching as part of the programme.
Why apply for the programme?
The programme has received excellent feedback over the years:
“The traineeship was a valuable experience for me as a newcomer to Finland. It provided me with my first professional experience in the country, helped me build my network, and allowed me to learn about Finnish working life and workplace culture. Most importantly, it gave me a lot of confidence! This experience played an important role in finding my next opportunity.” – Sara, trainee 2023
“This traineeship helped me address a question l've struggled with for years: What do I want to do with my life? Working with such a passionate and supportive team gave me clarity about the field I want to pursue and showed me where I can make a meaningful contribution. I've come away from this experience with greater confidence in my abilities and a stronger sense of direction. ” -Ekaterina, trainee 2024
"This was my first paid position in Finland and was a big milestone in feeling more integrated in Finland. Also, having a respected Finnish employer, such as the University, on my CV has helped me demonstrate to my new employer that I understand the Finnish workplace." – Michael, trainee 2024
Over 120 international trainees have experienced the benefits of the programme. Are you one of the 2025 trainees? Grasp the opportunity and apply now!
- More information and advertisements for open positions on the traineeship programme's website (helsinki.fi)